2023-2024 Catalog

Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Practical Nursing Option)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Other four-year colleges/universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree is designed to provide an option for SAU Tech Practical Nursing students to complete a two-year degree in addition to the technical certificate in Practical Nursing.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 65 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

General Education and Program Prerequisite Requirements (19 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MATH 1073Math for Healthcare Professionals

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

 

Fall Semester (14 hours)

PN 1014Strategies for Success

4

PN 1023Basic Nursing Concepts I

3

PN 1122Nursing Anatomy & Physiology

2

PN 1222Pharmacology I

2

PN 1403Clinical Practicum I

3

Spring Semester (16 hours)

PN 2021Mental Health

1

PN 2024Basic Nursing Concepts II

4

PN 2204Nursing of Adults I

4

PN 2232Pharmacology II

2

PN 2415Clinical Practicum II

5

Summer Semester (15 hours)

PN 2214Nursing of Adults II

4

PN 2234Nursing of Mother Infants & Child

4

PN 2425Clinical Practicum III

5

PN 2032Leadership/NCLEX Prep

2

Total Credit Hours: 64